Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]. The Audi Q8 e-tron price is Rs. 1.21 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024] price is Rs. 1.53 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024] is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. GLS [2020-2024] provides the mileage of 10.1 kmpl.

Q8 e-tron vs GLS [2020-2024] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q8 e-tron	GLS [2020-2024]
Price	Rs. 1.21 Crore	Rs. 1.53 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	2999 cc
Power	-	362 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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Audi Q8 e-tron

Rs. 1.21 Crore

On-Road Price, Taliparamba

Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.53 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q8 e-tron

Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

450 4MATIC

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	200	246
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6	6.2
DC Fast Charging	0-80 % : 30 mins, 150 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	22 kW charger
AC Regular Charging	11 kW charger
Engine		2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		362 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Max Motor Performance	335 bhp, 664 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		10.1View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	491	909
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Battery	95 kWh, 114 Volt
Electric Motor	2 Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 50 R20	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	255 / 50 R20	315 / 40 R21

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone		Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown, Black, Pearl Beige	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Obsidian Black
	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Cavansite Blue
	Plasma Blue Metallic	Selenite Grey
	Madeira Brown Metallic	Mojave Silver
	Magnet Gray	Hyacinth Red
	Chronos Gray Metallic	Polar White
	Siam Beige Metallic
	Glacier White Metallic
	Soneira Red Metallic

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Q8 e-tron vs GLS [2020-2024] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]?

Audi Q8 e-tron price is Rs. 1.21 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024] price is Rs. 1.53 Crore. Hence Audi Q8 e-tron is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

Length (mm)	4915	5207
Width (mm)	1976	2157
Height (mm)	1632	1823
Wheelbase (mm)	2928	3135
Ground Clearance (mm)		200
Kerb Weight (kg)	2585	2460

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)		493
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		90

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips	Black	Black

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited